Lawsuits making their way through the courts have targeted prominent companies and a wide array of diversity initiatives, including fellowships, hiring goals, anti-bias training, and contract programs for minority or women-owned businesses.
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Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal
The city’s proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.
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Augusta can wait no longer to work on diversity, equity and inclusion, some city councilors say
Councilors agree a committee is needed to ensure the city encourages diversity, but they disagree on timing and the need for training.
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Colleges should step up diversity efforts after affirmative action ruling, Biden administration says
The Education Department issued a report Thursday promoting strategies to increase diversity in the wake of a Supreme Court decision barring colleges from considering the race of applicants in the admission process.
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In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
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Texas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels
Her exit comes as Republican lawmakers across the U.S. are targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses.
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Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
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Commentary: Increasingly diverse U.S. workplaces will force more employers to be flexible
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are by now common across America. So far, too many have been rigid, poorly developed and prone to failure.
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Through the power of food memories, Tender Table builds community for people of color
Tender Table events combine storytelling with food, offering participants a space to feel connected – and at home.
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Waterville Board of Education votes to hire an assistant superintendent
The board on Monday also took the first of two required votes to approve a proposed $28.6 million school budget for 2022-23.